Ana Ramirez

Ana Ramirez - The Tenacious Tactician

Ana Ramirez, known in the chess world as anaramierz, is a relentless rapid chess player who has experienced the ups and downs of the 64 squares with admirable grit and humor. While her peak rapid rating peaked at 288 in 2023, she's no stranger to the rollercoaster ride of chess ratings, with some games feeling more like an epic saga than a quick match.

With over 3,500 rapid games played, Ana has amassed a record that tells a story of persistence: 1,315 wins, 1,715 losses, and 500 draws. Some might say she loves a good challenge — or just hates to concede gracefully, given her early resignation rate of nearly 19%.

Ana's style is delightfully strategic, with an average of around 45 moves per win and slightly longer battles averaging 51 moves per loss. She’s a warrior who frequently reaches the endgame (nearly half her games!) and showcases notable tactical prowess; in fact, if she loses a piece, watch out — her win rate after such misfortunes is a flawless 100%. Talk about resilience!

Opening enthusiasts may recognize her fondness for the King's Pawn Opening and its Leonardis Variation, boasting an impressive ~42% win rate in the latter. The Scandinavian Defense, especially the Mieses Kotrc Variation, is also one of her go-to battlefield choices, proving that Ana enjoys keeping her opponents on their toes.

Ana approaches chess with a psychological edge — her tilt factor is surprisingly low at 10, indicating impressive composure even after rough losses. She tends to perform best on Monday mornings and 10 AM, with a win rate peak of 41.7%, which might just be her secret weapon against Monday blues!

Opponents beware: Ana has scored 9 consecutive wins at her longest streak. But don’t expect her to be on a hot streak forever — currently, she’s cooling off with a sober 0 game winning streak, likely plotting her next comeback (best to keep your queen close).

In a game where every pawn move can be critical, Ana Ramirez exemplifies dogged determination, cunning tactics, and a dash of stubborn charm. Whether she’s sacrificing a rook or laughing off a blunder, she proves that chess is not just a battle of pieces — it's a battle of spirit.